Veterans Newsletter

Veterans Health Concerns

Rhode Island Division of Veterans Affairs

The Rhode Island Division of Veterans Affairs operates the Rhode Island Veterans Home, the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery and the Rhode Island Office of Veterans Affairs. The Division also
assists Rhode Island veterans and their families by providing information, links to resources, and referrals to community-based support services.

Dare to Dream Ranch (D2DR), a non-profit 11-acre farm in Foster, RI, was founded to provide alternative therapy programs for US Military veterans, and their families struggling with
emotional challenges like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety, Depression, Military Sexual Trauma (MST), Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) using equine therapy, yoga, horticulture
therapy, nutritional cooking, woodworking, fly tying, career coaching and more to help them be successful civilians.

Karen Dalton, Founder & Executive Vice President

12 Snagwood Road, Foster, RI 02825

Karendaltonhealthyliving@gmail.com

401-919-2059

Matthew Patton Foundation
Their mission is to solve mental health issues identified by active-duty and Veteran Service members and their families to better serve their needs and prevent negative consequences such as
suicide.

The Recovery VillageThey volunteered
their time and service to our country. They sacrificed their comfort and peace of mind. “They” are the veterans of the United States military. Many men and women retire from the military with
memories they wish they didn’t have. For many of them, these plaguing thoughts have the power to wreak havoc on their lives and those of their loved ones. In many cases, veterans turn to
drugs and alcohol as a result of various mental disorders associated with these thoughts, especially PTSD. Luckily, there are resources available to help.

Alcohol Rehab Guide (ARG)
Alcohol Rehab Guide (ARG) is dedicated to helping people overcome alcoholism and achieve long-term sobriety. Our team is made up of individuals who have personal experience with alcohol
addiction, and understand the importance of delivering top-notch resources and information. That was our inspiration. ARG aims to educate people on the dangers of alcohol addiction and
guide them or their loved one into a treatment program.

Alcoholism in Veterans (REHABSPOT)After returning from service, many veterans struggle with
job placement, financial stability, and familial support, which can trigger depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and irritability, in turn, depression, PTSD, and irritability
make it more difficult to find and maintain a job and achieve financial stability and familial support creating a vicious cycle. These debilitating curcunstances directly impact a
veteran's life choices and wellbeing, leaving some to self-medicate with alcohol.

Veterans and AddictionMany men and women
who are serving or have served in the United States military struggle with addiction.
Veterans who have seen combat may have co-occurring disorders, such as depression or post-traumatic stress disorder, in addition to an addiction.
"Traumatic events such as combat exposure and multiple deployments can trigger drug or alcohol use, which all too often lead to addiction."

Health and Nutrition
Guide
The foods you eat, and how physically active and healthy you are as a veteran play a role in every aspect of your life. Making good exercise and food choices can help you feel your best not
only physically, but also mentally.

The Herren Project
The He rren Project (THP) was founded in 2011 by former professional basketball palyer. Chris Herren, with the goal of helping others navigate the road to recovery from Substance Use
Disorder (SUD). THP has since helped thousands of individuals and their families with recovery navigation and support services as well brought awareness to the disease of addiction
and initiatives focused on substance use prevention education.

Herren Wellness
Our focus is to guide guests through a process of self-discovery, help them uncover why they turn to unhealthy behaviors or substances, and give them the tools they need to live
healthy, authentic, and substance free lives.